ABSTRACTMercury poisoning is a global health issue that can be found in fish, and it is a source of concern in Indonesia, where fish consumption is on the rise due to small-scale gold mining and steam power plants. A literature review was conducted to see the distribution of mercury issues observed from the nutritional aspect in Indonesia. The literature review study analyzed previous research results using Google Scholar, Scopus, Pubmed, and Semantic Scholar databases. Keywords were mercury fish consumption, nutrition, Indonesia/konsumsi ikan bermerkuri, gizi, and Indonesia. Three experimental research articles were obtained, which were conducted in Indonesia. The study by Sofia et al. (2016) showed variations in mercury concentrations in seafood and human hair. Exposure to mercury was linked with noticeable symptoms and a decrease in body weight. Reza et al. (2016) found a correlation between the frequency of fish eating and the risk of mercury exposure. Research by Muflihatul Muniroh (2022) showed the exposure to mercury in pregnant women is due to the intake of seafood but had no significant effect on infant birth weight or length. Consumption of mercury-containing seafood affects weight loss and decreases body mass index (BMI). It is hoped that more research will be conducted on the nutritional implications of mercury fish consumption in Indonesia.Keywords: Mercury; fish consumption; nutritional status; Indonesia; heavy metal
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